Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
12 Tips to Avoid Kitchen Fires (and What to Do if One Occurs)
It isn’t just sharp knives and overindulgence in cooking wine that makes kitchens dangerous places. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking fires are the leading cause of…
Home Replacement Cost vs. Market Value: What’s the Difference?
Homeowners often wonder why their home's replacement cost differs from its market value and how those two numbers should affect homeowners insurance decisions. Your home’s replacement cost reflects what it…
Warning Signs Your Home Could Need a New Roof
The roof is one of the most essential—and expensive—parts of your home. While a roof is built to last years, it will need to be eventually replaced. Also, the actual…
Eco-Friendly Appliances Offer Long-Term Savings and Environmental Benefits
When it comes time to replace appliances, low- to mid-price devices can save money up front while eco-friendly appliances typically carry a higher price tag. It can be tempting to…
Keep Your Basement Dry with These Tips
Nothing strikes terror into a homeowner’s heart like coming home to water flooding the basement. Unfortunately, climate change has made basement floods increasingly common. It’s not only a pain to…
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Insurance Policyholders
The start of the year is a great time to think about upcoming changes and how to prepare for any unique challenges and adventures ahead. Consider making the following five…
Does Your Family Have a Home Safety Checklist?
Not unlike home inventories, many people don’t think about creating and maintaining a home safety checklist. Fortunately, most of us feel safe in our homes, and we don’t spend much…
Landlord Benefits of Eco-Friendly Appliances (and Other Green Changes)
Your apartment units will eventually need new appliances. You may be tempted to replace them with garden-variety, low- to mid-priced devices to save money and keep rents low. But consider…
6 Pro Tips for Cleaning Apartment Units Between Tenants
Sure, when tenants move out, they are supposed to leave behind a clean apartment. But apartment building owners know the reality all too well—either nothing gets cleaned or the cleaning…
Stay Compliant: NYC Gas Leak Notice Requirements for Building Owners
New York City requires building owners and landlords to notify tenants of procedures to follow if they suspect a gas leak. The notification requirement applies to all tenant-occupied dwellings, including…